We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Yonique Watkins. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Yonique below.
Yonique, appreciate you joining us today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
The idea of my business first came about with my passion to encourage others with the word of God. I love to share God’s goodness through my experiences in hope that I will help others overcome similar challenges. God’s Words 2 Me started as a simple blog website in 2016. My blog was initially based on how I overcame obstacles and how the word of God from the Bible spoke to me and my circumstances. I felt that the revelation I received from reading and mediating on the word of God was also met to be share with others; and therefore, I started putting pen to paper in my free time in between being a wife, mother, Reservist in the United States Air Force Reserve and a full-time local government employee. Over the years, I continued to write, even during times when I didn’t see myself as much of a writer and I persevered through it. The business idea didn’t actually come about until after the start of the COVID pandemic. I recognized that people were looking for hope during that time, and my desire to encourage others would be essential in helping others overcome their this new way of life.
In 2021, I decided to turn this little blog into a business after realizing a lot of clothing that we wore had hidden meanings, agendas, and negative. I wanted to spread love. smiles and God’s words in a whole new way and so God’s Words w Me LLC apparels was born. Initially, it was intended to be a clothing brand, but God had other things in mind. During that time, my loves for books was reignited and it inspired me to want to connect with others with the same interest in books and with that thought, GW2M Virtual Bookclub was born and is continuously growing. A few months later, I started working on my first devotional book called “Kingdom Peace on the Other Side of the Knot: A Wife’s Devotional for Unwrapping God’s Peace.” I was blessed to self-publish this devotional. It is a thought-provoking devotional and journal for wives seeking to rediscover divine peace while growing in Christ daily. Since then, I have had the privilege to create and publish multiple books, children’s books, prayer journals, prayer bracelets, and prayer gift boxes. NOW, in 2022, God’s Words 2 Me LLC is not only a blog but a growing business/ministry. God’s Words 2 Me LLC offers more than just a blog; it is a brand that fully represents purpose, truth, and the word of God.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
As you know, I am a writer, speaker, founder, and visionary of God’s Words 2 Me LLC. My business specializes in faith-based content and clothing. I am known for my collections of prayer journals, faith-based apparel, blog posts and books. I am the author of the devotional book “Kingdom Peace on the Other Side of the Knot: A Wife’s Devotional for Unwrapping God’s Peace. I am also a co-author of the Amazon Bestseller’s book, “First Class Life Devotional: 35 Testimonies of Phenomenal Faith through Turbulent Times”. Others may know me for being passionate about God’s Word. Between being a business owner, a full-time local government employee, a mother of two beautiful girls, and a wife, you will find me writing and studying the word of God from the comfort of my home, on my lunch break and quiet time. I am most proud that I can be a positive influence to my daughters and the young ladies out there trying to find themselves, confident and purpose. My absolute proudest moment was, after I completed the devotional, my oldest daughter said, “Mom, I want to be an author just like you,” At that moment, I felt that I had made an impact on her life, and I would like to continue to be that role model for many other girls out there. We just recently made her dreams come through by publishing her first children’s book called, “Loving God and Others”.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
Over the years, I had to unlearn that change is not a bad thing to experience; it is essential and should be embraced for growth. The changes that have happened over the years has helped me to propel into purpose. Even in business, I’ve learned that it is imperative to be flexible in my ability to shift and change because it builds resiliency internally and externally. Accepting the changes that are happening within and around me, has helped me to operate with intention and integrity. And with the changes, I had to learn new skills, prioritize, unlearned ideologies and business practices in order to evolve this business into what it is today.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
Within the market, I learned that consistently is key in producing quality and eye catching content and products. It is imperative for me to stand by everything I create and trust that my creativity is from the Lord. Additionally, my brand reputation signifies authenticity and confident in the word of God, therefore, before I pursue anything, I check to ensure that it fits into my business plan and vision God gave me.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.godswords2me.com
- Instagram: @gods_words_2_me
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gw2m436
- Other: Email: [email protected]